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Former chairman of the Kannada Development Authority S.G. Siddaramaiah campaigns for Janagere Venkataramaiah

As far as the operation of the 2025 batch was concerned, the Court said the service allocation would be in compliance with the March 2026 judgment

India is among the largest troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, having deployed more than 3,00,000 troops across 50 missions to date

18-month-old calf, which is unable to stand or walk, has been shifted from Kodanad elephant centre to a specially arranged animal ambulance with the help of a crane and 10-12 people, before being taken to Kochi airport for a chartered flight to Jamnagar, accompanied by veterinary experts, say officials

Shakeel Ahmed, Commissioner, Urban Development, cited examples from every day problems faced by residents of Belagavi and the solutions attempted by officers of various agencies

Wendy's has rejected a takeover proposal valued at $1.4 billion from billionaire investor Nelson Peltz. The fast-food chain argued that the offer undervalues its long-term growth potential, prompting the adoption of a shareholder rights plan. This defensive strategy is designed to protect the company from unwanted acquisition attempts. Wendy's has been facing declining sales and rising operational costs in the competitive fast-food market.

Pamarawan village in the Philippines has embraced an innovative coastal defense system to tackle flooding challenges. This initiative incorporates natural materials such as bamboo poles, oyster shells, and coconut husks to fortify against powerful waves and prevent sediment displacement. Remarkably, there have been no flooding incidents reported for almost two years since the project's inception, prompting officials to explore similar setups for other flood-threatened areas.

Under the new regulations, the Bihar government’s education department has now even prohibited outsiders and unauthorised persons from visiting the school campuses without prior permission from concerned officials

The community project, named Resilient Lanka, will be jointly implemented by Equinoct, a Kochi-based community-sourced environmental and climate-modelling technology solutions provider, and Happiness Project, a newly formed foundation, under overall supervision of Ezhikkara panchayat

Many parts of the national capital, including IIT Delhi, ITO, Dwarka, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed “severe” level air pollution

During a police mission along the Ganga river in Sherpur, three suspects were shot and killed in a confrontation. Maner Station House Officer Rajnish Kumar was injured by gunfire but is receiving treatment. The Patna Special Task Force and local police coordinated their efforts after receiving intelligence about a potential crime. Authorities also recovered firearms from the deceased individuals, all of whom had prior criminal histories.

The FDA urged citizens to report instances of illegal drug manufacturing or sales, as well as suspected substandard drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, to its commissioner’s office or the nearest district office

Advances in oncology have improved treatment options, but their benefits remain out of reach for many patients who cannot afford to complete the prescribed course. This is despite the recent decision to cap trade margins on 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, providing some relief, writes Afshan Yasmeen...

The 41-year-old doctor was allegedly assaulted and robbed of valuables worth ₹3.25 lakh after being lured to an apartment on the pretext of an emergency medical need

The State Government has to make a political decision on whether to go with the Election Commission of India’s rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) or not

Multiple building collapses and fires in unauthorised or illegal constructions, killing several people just this year, have once again exposed the larger urban infrastructure problem of Delhi, where lakhs of people are living in unplanned areas

The fire, reported at 1.28 a.m., originated in a ground-floor shop where mobile batteries were stored before spreading to all four floors

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow, where he received a letter from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran. The talks covered post-war regional security, energy cooperation and a proposed gas pipeline between the two countries. Rezaei said Tehran would neither negotiate with Washington nor reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its seven demands. The meeting comes as Russia reiterates its willingness to support efforts to end the conflict.

A consumer commission in Kerala ruled that Southern Railway must refund Rs 6,700 to a passenger. The commission concluded that late confirmation of train tickets caused financial loss to the complainant. The complainant booked tickets on May 24, 2018, for travel on June 22, 2018, but received confirmation less than four hours before departure. The commission ordered additional compensation for mental anguish and litigation expenses.